All over the world, India has made a major impact on most countries and has inspired many realms such as history, politics, tourism, hospitality, Education and so much more. Apart from all this, India has also inspired cultural aspects of the world-leading with example in the areas of films, fashion, cultural significance, traditional attires, and jewelry.
Indian weddings are something that astonishes most westerners with the sheer elegance and style that they are made with. The costumes that Indians wear such as Sarees, Salwar Suit, Lehenga, Safari Suits, etc are all great examples with which Indian fashion has made a major impact in the world.
History of Salwar Suits
The salwar suit has been worn in India for generations together and is one of the most widely used costumes for women in India. Salwar suit comprises a tunic that is long with a yoke in the front portion which has some design to make the tunic look attractive. This design could be handmade, hand-painted, or commercially manufactured.
The bottom portion is pants that can either be a slim-fitting type, flared type, or a regular loose fit. This ensemble is finished off with a custom dupatta that has elements from the top and the bottom along with work on all the sides – mostly handmade or embroidered.
In India, Salwar Suit sets have been in the making for decades together as it is the most commonly used costume in India. The degree of intricacy in the garment along with the fabric and design is what differentiated the value and usage of these sets.
Those with heavier yokes, made with hand-embroidered material or the ones with hand-painted fabrics and designs on the salwar set, usually have higher value and hold more significance than the regular commercially manufactured ones. These handmade garments are generally worn for weddings, functions, parties, and other elite social events.
Apart from these, regular salwar suits are also made in India which are worn casually by women to work and at home. These sets are basically manufactured like any other textile in a manufacturing facility with graphic designs that are printed onto the fabric and with very little handwork.
Significance of Hand Painted Salwar Suit Sets
Hand Painted Salwar Suit Sets are made by trained and skilled craftsmen who create designs using hand-painted textures on the fabrics which are then used to make salwar suits. These designs are made with brushes and other such techniques and are diligently placed by a graphic designer to form a salwar suit set to post the completion of the fabric.
These kinds of salwar suits are a pure reflection of the traditional art form as the workmen and women spend hours painting natural and designs inspired by nature, temple designs, flowers, and other such images. The colors are texture bleed with pure perfection and natural hand feel.
They look strikingly more alive than manufactured designs on plain fabrics. That is the main difference that makes this work extremely rare and unique.
Hand-painted Kurtis and salwar suits are in high demand currently not just in India but all over the world due to their rarity and extraordinary style. The colors are exquisite and make brilliant pieces that can be custom designed and made making it one of a kind. Unlike other fabrics, they look and feel brighter and more alive making them stand out from the crowd.
